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What are the ProZ.com forums?

Who can use the forums?

What types of things can be posted?

What are the rules of the forums?

What should I do if I consider that site rules are being violated in a forum?

Why should discussion of administrative actions be carried out through the support system and not in forums?

Are forum postings vetted?

How do I post in the forums?

How can I include smilies in my forum post?

What is BBCode and how can I use it in the forums?

How is it determined whether or not a forum thread will be featured on the home page?

How do I select the forums I would like to see listed on the homepage?

How can I receive notification of new forum postings (forum tracking)?

Are forums indexed by search engines?

What is the RSS feed for forums?

I can't find my posting.

Why did my subject line change?

Why is the editing option disabled after the first 24 hours since the original forum post?

I posted a topic in the wrong forum by mistake. What should I do?

I have a question I would like to post to the forums. What is the best way to make sure I get an answer?

I have a survey I would like to publish. Can I post it in the forums?

Can I make a posting about a bad outsourcer or translator?

Why can I not use the forums to warn others about a bad agency?

Can I use the forums to denounce a scam?

Can financial topics be discussed?

Why are political and controversial topics banned?

How about natural disasters, or disasters that are in no way political--can they be discussed in the forums?

If a forum thread has been locked, does that mean the topic cannot be discussed ever again?

What about freedom of speech? There should not be censorship in the forums.

My posts did not require vetting and now they do. What happened?

Can I request a private forum for discussion/work?

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Podcasts

What are ProZ.com podcasts?

Where can I listen to ProZ.com podcasts?

What purpose do ProZ.com podcasts serve?

How long are ProZ.com podcasts?

I have some suggestions for this feature, who should I contact?

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Translation events

Can I post information about a translation industry event?

Powwows

What is a ProZ.com powwow?

Is there a fee to attend a ProZ.com powwow?

Who can attend ProZ.com powwows?

How do I register to attend a ProZ.com powwow?

Can I attend a ProZ.com powwow if I’m not an area resident / I don’t work in the field(s) / I don’t offer the service(s) specified by the organizer?

How do I attend a ProZ.com virtual powwow?

What are the system requirements to attend a ProZ.com virtual powwow?

Can I attend ProZ.com virtual powwows via mobile?

Where does the word 'powwow' come from?

Do ProZ.com representatives attend powwows?

Will I be expected to attend if I add my name?

When is the next ProZ.com powwow in my area?

I am organizing a powwow and I'd like to invite more people to attend. How can I do it?

I am organizing a powwow and I would like to include an image on the powwow page. How can I do that?

Can I organize a ProZ.com powwow?

Should the text of the invitation to my powwow be in English only?

What happens after I submit my promotion request?

I cannot find the "Enter attendance" link on the powwow page, why?

I uploaded my powwow's pictures and nothing happened.

How are Browniz for organizing/attending Powwows awarded?

What options are available in ProZ.com virtual powwows?

Can I access a virtual powwow with my webcam or mic off/disabled?

I do not see any buttons to access rooms in a virtual powwow. What should I do?

I was able to access the virtual room of a virtual powwow, but I cannot see other attendees. What should I do?

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WIWO (What I'm Working On)

What is the "What I am working on" feature?

Where do I go to use the "What I am working on" feature?

If I post something via "What I am working on", who can see it?

Where do "What I am working on" postings appear?

Why would a translator want to tell others what sort of work he or she is doing?

Why would someone want to contact a person who makes a "What I am working on" posting?

Apart from being displayed, are "What I am working on" postings used in any way?

How can "What I am working on" be used for personal record-keeping?

What about confidential information?

Who can make a "What I am working on" posting?

Can non-members benefit in any way from this feature?

Can others react to "What I am working on" postings?

What sort of material is appropriate for posting via "What I am working on"?

What sort of projects would be suitable for mentioning through "What I am working on"?

What about work of a supporting type, for example invoicing, marketing and so on —is that sort of thing also suitable for posting?

I see terms coming up on some "What I am working on" postings. Where do those come from?

Are "What I am working on" postings moderated?

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Certified PRO Network

What is the ProZ.com Certified PRO Network?

Who can apply for inclusion into the ProZ.com Certified PRO Network?

How good does a translator / a company have to be to be admitted into the Certified PRO Network? Are only elite translators / companies admitted?

What screening process is used to determine whether or not a translator or a company qualifies for admittance into the program?

I am certified as a translator / as a company by a major industry association / organism. Does that qualify me for admission into the network?

I have an industry credential but I have not yet reported it to ProZ.com. What should I do?

I have not earned any credential or certification. May I still apply?

Can the Certified PRO network be discussed in the public forums?

Is there anything about the Certified PRO network that can not be discussed in the public forums?

Are companies able to participate in the program?

Is the present list of program participants final?

Who will review my application?

I am a freelance translator, do I have to apply in my top language pair?

The application requires that I select just one of my language pairs. Is it not possible to apply in additional language pairs?

Can translation companies apply for more than one PRO certification if the have more than one standard or certification outside ProZ.com?

What happens if my application does not get accepted?

If my application is not accepted, will I be able to reapply?

Will I get feedback on my application and have a chance to submit additional information?

Who makes the final decision on applications?

Is there an appeal process?

I understand that peer reviews can play an important part in the screening process. How, then, was the initial group of Certified PROs selected?

What exactly is meant by "ongoing review"?

What fulfills the requirement for ongoing professional development?

I am already in an organization that has requirements for continuing education. If I participate in this program as well, will my meeting the requirements of the other program be considered?

Is PRO certification available to interpreters?

Is it possible for a person / a company to be removed from the network?

What does it cost to participate in the program?

Is it necessary to remain a paying member of ProZ.com to continue participating in the Certified PRO network?

What happens to my Certified PRO badge if my membership expires?

I am not a paying member of ProZ.com at all. Can I apply?

Is there a deadline to apply for the program?

What are the benefits of the program?

Will Certified PRO translation companies assign project to certified PRO translators only?

Will the names of my clients and references be kept confidential?

Will people who I provide as references / clients / collaborators be contacted? What will they be asked?

Do I have to write in my application in English?

Will the application form be localized?

How much time will be expected of me to participate in the program?

If I am interested in the program, but not able to participate now, will I be able to apply in the future?

Does acceptance into the Certified PRO network confer upon a participant special legal standing in any country?

Is there any area on the site to which only Certified PRO participants have access?

How are translation samples submitted by translators evaluated?

Where can I see my Certified PRO Network certificate?

Where can I download a copy of my CPN certificate(s)?

Can I use the Certified PRO red badge in my website, blog or email signature?

I have been certified in 2 language pairs, how can I get my badge to show both language pairs?

I do not want to show my real name in my CPN certificate.

If an outsourcer searches the directory for Certified PROs working in my second certified language pair, will my profile show up as part of the results?

Will I have access to quoting on jobs that require members of the Certified PRO Network only in any of the two language pairs in which I am PRO certified?

When applying for certification in a second language pair, can I include the references I included in my first application, or should I include new references?

Will my "online citizenship" be re-reviewed during the screening process for PRO certification in a second language pair?

How can I display my PRO certification in two different language pairs?

Can I opt-out of certification in a given language pair?

How to add my translation sample to the Certified PRO application form?

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Translation teams

What is a ProZ.com translation team?

What tools are available in translation teams?

Who can create or join ProZ.com translation teams?

How can I create a team?

How can I join a team?

How can I invite other site members to join my team?

Can I invite other site members to a team I joined?

I have received an invitation to join a team. What should I do?

Will the team leader or any other team member know if I decline an invitation to a team?

I have received a member's request to join my team. What should I do?

Where can I set my team preferences?

How can I post a job to team members only?

Where can I see latest team job postings?

How can I be notified via e-mail of team job posts?

How can I be notified via e-mail of team KudoZ questions?

How can I post a KudoZ question for team members only?

Where can I see latest team KudoZ questions?

How can I share files with other team members?

Where can I see team files?

How can I delete a file I uploaded to a team?

Can I share team files outside the team?

How can I post a new topic to my team's private forum?

Where can I see latest team forum topics?

How can I be notified via e-mail of team forum posts?

Where can I see a list of team members?

How can I contact team members?

How can I search for team members matching a specific set of criteria?

Where can I edit team information?

Can I toggle the visibility of my translation team?

How can a job quote be made on behalf of a team?

Who should I contact to report abuse in my team?

How is placement in the teams directory determined?

How can I link to my team directly?

I want to leave the team, what should I do?

How do I remove a team?

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Translation contests

What are ProZ.com translation contests?

Who can participate in contests?

How does the contest work?

In what languages are the contests held?

What kind of texts are chosen for the translation contests?

Can I propose a source text for a future contest?

How can I know when a new translation contest is open?

On what basis are the winners determined?

Is there a special forum to discuss contest-related matters?

Can I comment on the entries or the source text in the forums?

Is there any prize awarded to the winners?

Can I submit feedback for the contest?

Where can I see information on past contests?

Is it possible to enter the contest with a partner?

Why is there no source text for my source language?

Can I submit an entry in any language combination declared in my profile?

Can entries be submitted by the same person in more than one pair?

Can I edit an entry I have already sumbmitted?

Are contestants allowed to use machine translation when preparing their entries?

I see that there are entries, but I am unable to view them. Why?

I had access to a colleague's translation of the source text into my language. What should I do?

I found a published translation of the source text into my language. What should I do?

Can my entry be disqualified from the contest?

How do I rate an entry?

Do I have to rate all entries?

Can I change my ratings?

What is entry tagging?

Is tagging optional?

How do I tag an entry?

Can I delete a tag I have made?

What if a tag on an entry is wrong?

Will comments included in tags show immediately?

Can I agree/disagree with tags?

Will my name show next to my tags?

Can I see what portions of my translation were tagged?

Can I agree/disagree with a tag my own entry received?

Is there a limit to the numbers of dislike tags an entry can receive?

How does tagging relate to voting?

How is the order in which entries are displayed determined?

What are personal notes?

What happens if someone systematically assigns the lowest rating to all the entries available in a given language pair throughout the qualification round?

Who can vote?

How do I vote for an entry?

Can I vote if I have submitted an entry?

Is voting for second best and third best entries optional?

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Exchange

What is the ProZ.com Exchange?

Who can use the ProZ.com Exchange?

Where can I see a list of exchange requests and offers?

Where can I make an exchange post?

Is the Exchange just for trades, or can I sell something there?

What about paid language lessons? Can I promote those in the Exchange?

I submitted a post to the exchange. Why can't I see it yet?

Can I remove an exchange offer / request I posted?

Is ProZ.com involved in any way with exchanges?

What kinds of posts aren't allowed on the Exchange?

How can I report an exchange post that seems to be violating site rules?

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Translator Playground

What is the Translator Playground?

Who can participate in the Translator playground?

What can I find in the Translator playground?

Can I start a new thread myself on any topic that will fall into these areas?

How can I access the Translator playground?

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ProZ.com community choice awards

How do ProZ.com community choice awards work?

What are the categories for the awards?

Why is "best ProZ.com profile" one of the categories?

Who can be nominated?

Who can make nominations?

Who can vote in the community choice awards?

What do winners of the community choice awards receive?

How can I invite the community to nominate my blog/website?

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Mentoring program

What is the ProZ.com mentoring program?

Who can participate in the ProZ.com mentoring program?

What are the responsibilities of Certified PRO mentors?

What are the responsibilities of apprentices?

What are the benefits of participating in the ProZ.com mentoring program?

Is there a required amount of time and work I need to commit to weekly to participate in the program?

Am I allowed to have more than one mentor/apprentice?

Where can I sign up to participate in ProZ.com mentoring program?

I'm still on the fence about joining the program as a mentor. Where can I find more information?

I found a mentor/apprentice that has agreed to work with me, who do I need to notify?

I cannot continue working with my mentor/apprentice. What should I do?

The mentor/apprentice I have agreed to work with is not replying to my emails/private forum posts. What should I do?

My mentor/apprentice is not meeting the Mentoring program conditions. What should I do?

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ProZ.com moderators

What is a ProZ.com "moderator"?

How are moderators selected?

I would like to volunteer to serve a term as a ProZ.com moderator, what should I do?

I have a complaint about a rules enforcement or other action taken by moderators or staff, where can I register this?

How knowledgeable do moderators have to be of the language (pair) they moderate?

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ProZ.com website localization

I am viewing the site in a language I cannot understand. What happened?

What character sets (Cyrillic, etc.) can I use throughout the site?

Site text is not displaying correctly in my language. What should I do?

The localization in my language is inconsistent and/or I think there is an error in the localization of the site into my language(s). What can I do?

How does ProZ.com handle character sets?

How can I set the character encoding used by my browser?

What is Unicode?

Why should I use Unicode?

This text is in Unicode, why is it showing up as question marks or missing character symbols?

I am unable to sign in, and my username or password contains non-ASCII characters.

My name appears garbled in some parts of the site. How can I correct it?

My data appears garbled in some parts of the site. How can I fix this?

What are these checkmark and arrow icons appearing by text throughout the site?

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Localization project

Where can I find the localization page?

What is ProZ.com localization project?

I would like to help localize ProZ.com into my native language. What should I do?

How are the members of the localization team selected?

How are localization teams organized?

Do localization team members receive recognition?

How can I change the language in which I view the site?

The localized version of the site differs in meaning from the English version. Which should I observe?

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Quick polls

What are ProZ.com "Quick Polls"?

Where can I find the polls?

Who can suggest polls?

I would like to suggest a poll. Where and how can I do so?

Can I see past polls?

What does it mean to be credited for a quick poll?

Why are some quick polls anonymous?

Who can vote on/discuss the quick polls?

Who determines the poll questions?

Which are the aspects staff members take into account when selecting a poll?

Is the data collected in these polls reliable?

Where does the discussion on the polls take place?

I suggested a quick poll and it wasn't published, why?

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Justin Chlebus Memorial Scholarship Fund

What is the Justin Chlebus Memorial Scholarship Fund?

What timing is anticipated for the application process and study period?

Who can apply?

I am a ProZ.com member. Can my son or daughter apply to the program?

I would like to apply for this scholarship, but I don't have any interest or experience in translation. Will my application still be considered?

What does the application process consist of?

Where can I apply?

Where can I include a link to a demonstration of my special art/skill in the application

How will the scholarship recipient be selected?

What responsibilities will the scholarship recipient have?

Can I make a donation to the Justin Chlebus Memorial Fund?

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ProZ.com local

What is ProZ.com Local?

Why is there no local page available for my country?